There are times when we have lost our mojo and sense of urgency over the past couple of months. Not being able to make long-term plans (even short and medium plans!) can weigh heavily…
Are things are looking up? Read Post »
Not a bad little pad, eh? Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? We’re all ears and we have time on our hands…
Hello from our new super yacht! Read Post »
There are many methods of fishing in the South China Sea, from a single line to vast nets carried between two boats. Sometimes nets are just left to drift with a small float on either end. Sailing can become a real assault course in many stretches of water here.
How to avoid fishing nets on a sailboat Read Post »
If it’s not your own country, finding a hospital or a doctor, trusting that person’s judgement and going into the operating theatre are hurdles that as a cruiser you have to be prepared to jump.
Have you ever been taken ill abroad? What did you do? Read Post »
This is Jamie’s second one-hour photography project during lockdown in which he gave himself 60 minutes to play with an old legacy lens on a Sony A7iii. This time the lens was a Canon FD 85 f/1.4.
Security During Lockdown Read Post »
If you flout the MRO (Movement Restriction Order) in Malaysia you could end up in jail for six months or receive a $250 fine.
When we work as a team we can cross oceans and stop viruses Read Post »
We need to time our arrival at Miri Marina perfectly. There is a sand bar a mile wide in front of the entrance, which is treacherous to sail in any kind of swell…
After an eventful crossing, we arrive in Borneo! Read Post »
We’ve sailed a lot of miles through many a lightning storm, but this was our biggest and longest in 13 years of sailing Esper. It was relentless, at times the lightning bolts were coming every 10 seconds.
Lightning every 10 secs Read Post »
Just in case you’re getting confused about our itinerary (and we wouldn’t be surprised if you are!) this is how it’s looking…
Sailing to Japan and the Setouchi Rally Read Post »
